Georgetown, SC Marine & Fishing Forecast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tides in Georgetown, SC today?

Georgetown, SC has a semidiurnal tide with two highs and two lows each day. The South Carolina coast typically sees tidal ranges of 5 to 7 feet, creating powerful current flow that strongly influences fish feeding patterns.

What is the best time to fish in Georgetown, SC?

In Georgetown, SC, the strong tidal exchange along the South Carolina coast makes the last two hours of an incoming tide and the first hour of the outgoing especially productive. Fish the creeks and marsh edges on the rising tide, then shift to deeper structure as water falls.

Is it safe to boat in Georgetown, SC today?

Review the wind forecast above before heading out from Georgetown, SC. The South Carolina coast can see rough inlet conditions when outgoing tides meet onshore winds. Winds under 15 mph are generally comfortable for inshore boats, but check bar conditions at inlets separately.

What is the water temperature near Georgetown, SC?

Water temperatures near Georgetown, SC range from the low 50s in winter to the mid-80s in summer. The Gulf Stream offshore keeps ocean temperatures warmer than inshore waters during winter, creating excellent nearshore fishing opportunities when bay temps drop.

What wind conditions are expected in Georgetown, SC today?

See the live wind chart above for hourly conditions near Georgetown, SC. Along the South Carolina coast, northeast winds following cold fronts often produce the best fishing once conditions stabilize. Southwest winds ahead of fronts can trigger pre-frontal feeding activity.

Fishing in Georgetown, SC

Georgetown sits where the Pee Dee, Black, and Waccamaw Rivers converge into Winyah Bay — a massive estuary that holds some of South Carolina's best redfish and flounder water. It's south of Myrtle Beach and north of Charleston, overlooked by most anglers staying at either end of the coast. The Winyah Bay system is productive and lightly pressured.

Planning Your Trip

Redfish are in the bay and the surrounding creek systems year-round. The marsh edges along the North Inlet and South Inlet hold fish on every falling tide. Fall brings large schools into the open bay where they can be targeted with topwaters and swimbaits. Flounder concentrate near the river mouths in October and November.

Georgetown's proximity to the North Inlet — a National Estuarine Research Reserve — means fishing pressure is controlled and the habitat is excellent. The Reserve flats hold spotted seatrout and redfish in an undisturbed setting. Sheepshead are year-round residents around the Georgetown waterfront dock pilings.

Winyah Bay's tidal range approaches four to five feet, and the current in the main channel runs hard. The outgoing tide through the inlet produces the best redfish activity. Plan to be positioned on the marsh edges water starts to fall, and use the tide chart above to time your approach.

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